Nocturne ‘SR’ Chardonnay 2025 -STOCKTAKE- hewitson Fruit comes from a slow-ripening

Fruit comes from a slow-ripening single vineyard called Ward Farm

which is reflected in the wine's naturally high acidity and lean profile

The average age of the vines in these sites is now 40-years

We can say that 2022 is a complex and surprising vintage: particular attention was needed to take good decisions of picking at the right moment

It makes an excellent aperitif but is also great with food

Nocturne ‘SR’ Chardonnay 2025 -STOCKTAKE- hewitson Fruit comes from a slow-ripeningThis wine is, unsurprisingly, just right. In fact, I think this is easily the most righteous SR Chardonnay made to date. Its pale green, smells of white stone fruits and gun flint and sea breeze. It is more restrained perhaps, than the traditional stylings of Margaret River but I think its all the better for its understated awesomeness if you will. As with every Nocturne wine, the texture and flavour are to die for & impeccably framed by sherbet like